October Entire Month: Passport Event at the Texas Hills Vineyard – Call the Texas Hills Vineyard for more information 830-868-2321 www.texashillsvineyard.com
Saturday, October 4: Texas Hill Country Lavender Festival: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sponsored by The Texas Lavender Association. Tour four Johnson City area farms during one of the most beautiful times of year in the Hill Country and when lavender produces some of the most picturesque blooms of the year. Each farm has special events planned with special items for holiday shopping and lavender plants for fall planting. Contact individual farms on tour for events and bloom status:
Saturday, October 4: 38th Annual Ladies State Chili Championship of Texas:11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Camp Ranger, 2778 Ranch Road 32, Blanco. Fore more information contact Susie Higgins 512-396-4456 or Laury McCullough 512-301-5254. www.ladiesstatechili.org. Admission is free.
Saturday, October 4: Ninth Annual Wild Game Dinner:Blanco County Show Barn, 5:00 p.m. $15.00 donation includes Wild Game dinner & Door prize chance (children under 10 free). Silent Auction, Door Prizes and Live Auction! Music by The Mike Clifford Band. Raffle includes: rifles, shotguns, hunting equipment, camping & outdoor equipment and much more – you do not have to be present to win. Sponsored by the Sale Committee in support of Blanco County Youth Livestock Show – call (830) 833-5335 for more information, to purchase raffle tickets or donate a silent auction item.MORE INFO »»
Saturday, October 4: Miller Creek RV Park Potluck and Bluegrass Band:Potluck at 6:30 followed by Acoustic Foreplay performing their own original music. Texas folks with a country flair. www.millercreekrvresort.com.
Sunday, October 5: Good Shepherd Catholic Church; Mexican Dinner and Raffle @ 11:00 a.m.:You are invited to a traditional Mexican dinner, raffle and bake sale . Serving will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the church at 285 281 Loop Road, Johnson City. For only $7, you'll be served a generous plate of cheese enchiladas, beef taco, tamale, rice, beans, tortilla, homemade salsa, dessert and iced tea. To go plates will be available. Children six and under eat free. Good Shepherd will also host a bake sale and raffle. Raffle tickets are $1 each or six for $5. Raffle prizes include a two night stay at the La Quinta Inn of Kerrville, 15 yards of granite gravel from Lindig Construction and Trucking, Becker Vineyards gift baskets, restaurant and retailer gift cards and much more! Raffle ticket holders need not be present to win. Contact: Michelle Galloway Tel. 830-868-4106 Cell Phone 830-613-0215 Email: mmgalloway@gmail.com
Tuesday, October 7: Silver K Cafe Open Mic:Join us on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays for Open Mic Night starting at 7:30 pm. (All musicians are invited and there will be 1/2 price beer for any of the participants.). Full menu available as well as beer & Texas wines. Info: 830-868-2911. Web: www.silverkcafe.com.
Saturday, October 11: Post Oak School House / Community Center – Blanco County Sesquicentennial Celebration. Potluck Dinner at 6pm followed by a showing of Oral Histories. The evening will continue with a "REENACTMENT OF YEARS GONE BY" by Ed and Rachel Boyd and Music by Kevin Engbretson. Contact Sherry Smith Jenkins at 830-868-2683 or ESPI HOLFORD at 830-868-7877 for additional information or updates.
Friday - Sunday, October 10, 11, & 12: Pig Roast: Proceeds to benefit the Cherokee Home for Children.– Blanco County Fairgrounds in Johnson City. Poker Run, Bike Show, free camping, BBQ on Saturday, bands Friday and Saturday night and more. $25 per person, 6 and under free. Under 21 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit their website at www.jcpigroast.org or call Sharon for vendor info @ (830) 864-4832, Lisa for band info @ (830) 868-7693 or Sandie @ (512) 556-5579 or sandieandbob@sbcglobal.net.
Tuesday, October 14: Blanco County Master Gardeners: "Celebrating Our Grassland Heritage: Art and Nature" Held at LBJ National Historical Park Event Center at the Settlement in Johnson City. Guest speaker: Barron Rector from Texas A & M. Sesquicentennial Event describing the grasses of Blanco County. Contact: Todd Swift: AgriLIFE Extension Service. (830) 868-7167
Wednesday, October 15, Johnson City Library: Bus tour to the Zilker Botanical Gardens and Umlauf Garden in Austin:Join us for a bus tour to the Zilker Botanical Garden and Umlauf Sculpture Garden in Austin. Sign up for this free tour at the Library and bring a sack lunch. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. www.johnsoncitylibrary.org
Saturday, October 18: Johnson City Memorial Park: Music in the Park: 5 p.m. And the beat goes on! Bring your friends and allow our our local musicians to entertain you for the evening. Tonight's refreshments are provided by the Methodist Church Youth Group led by Leandy Pletcher. Tonight's main act is "High on Hotdogs". Bobby Beal, J.T Woodcock and the rest will be doing a set or two as well. This event is sponsored by Raymond Weeks of LMR Contracting and Family Martial Arts and Fitness Center , Dan and Penny Hawkins of Excalibur Oil, Bobby Beal of the Bobby Beal Band, J.T. Woodcock of Woodcock Lathe and Stucco.
Saturday, October 18: Suzy Q's Third Saturday Sale:Join us at Suzy Q's during our 3rd Saturday Sale. Special items are selected to be 10%, 15%, and even 50% off. Maybe this time it is one of those items that you had in mind! with 15% top 50% of select home decor and furniture. Call Suzy Q's for more information: 830-868-2919. web: www.suzyqs.net
Saturday, October 18: Miller Creek RV Park Potluck and WST Bluegrass Band:Potluck at 6:30 followed by Acoustic Foreplay performing their own original music. Texas folks with a country flair. www.millercreekrvresort.com.
Tuesday, October 21: Silver K Cafe Open Mic:Join us on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays for Open Mic Night starting at 7:30 pm. (All musicians are invited and there will be 1/2 price beer for any of the participants.). Full menu available as well as beer & Texas wines. Info: 830-868-2911. Web: www.silverkcafe.com.
Tuesday, October 21, Johnson City Library: "Johnson City Reads" Interpreter of Maladies, by Jhumpa Lahiri:Join us in reading and discussing this Pulitzer Prize winning novel. Pick up your copy at the Library for $5.00 in late September. 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. www.johnsoncitylibrary.org
Saturday, October 25: Kirchman Gallery Reception Kirchman Gallery hosts a reception the last Saturday of each month, at the Kirchman Gallery, 213 N. Nugent, Johnson City, across from the courthouse. Join us 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Visit www.KirchmanGallery.com for more information.
Saturday, November 1: PLEASANT HILL SCHOOLHOUSE. ANNUAL SMORGASBOARD. All proceeds go to area charities.
Tuesday, November 4: Silver K Cafe Open Mic:Join us on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays for Open Mic Night starting at 7:30 pm. (All musicians are invited and there will be 1/2 price beer for any of the participants.). Full menu available as well as beer & Texas wines. Info: 830-868-2911. Web: www.silverkcafe.com.
Saturday, November 8: New Johnson City Library MOVING PARTY 9 a.m.:Join in helping us move books to the new Library building on Saturday, Nov. 8!!! Show up on Sat. with your truck or trailer to help move books. OR stop in the current Library from Nov. 3 - to Nov. and check out as many books as you can, then return them to the new Library on Saturday!!! Thanks for your help and come enjoy refreshments, music & a movie in the afternoon after giving us a hand. www.johnsoncitylibrary.org
Tuesday, November 11: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Johnson City Library bus tour, Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg:Join us for a bus tour to the Museum of Pacific War in Fredericksburg. We will tour the Nimitz and participate in a Veteran's Day ceremony put on by the museum. www.johnsoncitylibrary.org
Monday-Saturday, November 10 - November 15: The 6th Annual GREAT GRAPES of Texas WINE Tasting CRUISE (called "Wine Lover's having too much FUN!") leaving out of Galveston. Alamosa Wine Cellars & Texas Hills Vineyard have teamed for 5 cruises. Gary & Kathy will do two seminars, one on each of the "day at sea" days at our own private room for just our guests. At the seminars they share factual information about each of the wines, as well as grape growing & wine making information. It's really fun to meet new people that share your love of wine. Many past guests have formed great bonds of friendship. Brochures can be obtained at Texas Hills Vineyard. Additional cruise information at www.pvt4u.com/6th_Annual_Grapes_of_Texas.html.
Thursday, November 13:Johnson City Chamber of Commerce Fall Mixer. Join Johnson City Chamber members to preview Johnson City's newest eating establishment, THE CHROME CACTUS (located just north of Century 21). The Chrome Cactus will be opening to the general public later in November. If you would like to be a sponsor for this meeting, please contact the Chamber of Commerce or a Chamber Director.
Friday, November 14: Silver K Cafe : Well, we just booked the performance of the year.....Michael Hearne & Shake Russell!!!!! They will be appearing at the Silver K Cafe Friday, November 14th. Music starts around 9 pm & cover is only $5. There will be a full menu available (you don't have to eat, but you'll miss some really good eats) as well as beer & wine.
You won't want to miss this one. Michael & Shake are two of the best song writers around & together they are just fabulous. Info: 830-868-2911. Web: www.silverkcafe.com.
Saturday, November 15: Suzy Q's OPEN HOUSE:Suzy Q's will be having an Open House on Saturday, November 15th and everyone is invited!! Help us celebrate our 1st Anniversary. We will be giving away lots of door prizes. Special guest is the Faith Jewelry Trunk Show. The music and celebration will last all day. We will have Happy Hour from 4:00pm until 6:00pm when we will serve appetizers and beverages. We hope to see you there. Call Suzy Q's for more information: 830-868-2919. web: www.suzyqs.net
Saturday, November 15: Johnson City Memorial Park: Music in the Park: Johnson City Memorial Park: Music in the Park: 5 p.m. The 3rd Saturday of every month, bring your friends and allow our our local musicians to entertain you for the evening. This event is sponsored by Raymond Weeks of LMR Contracting and Family Martial Arts and Fitness Center , Dan and Penny Hawkins of Excalibur Oil, Bobby Beal of the Bobby Beal Band, J.T. Woodcock of Woodcock Lathe and Stucco. For additional information or changes in venue, 512-750-0006 or rweeks@lmrcontracting.com.
Saturday, November 15: Suzy Q's OPEN HOUSE:Suzy Q's will be having an Open House on Saturday, November 15th and everyone is invited!! Help us celebrate our 1st Anniversary. We will be giving away lots of door prizes. Special guest is the Faith Jewelry Trunk Show. The music and celebration will last all day. We will have Happy Hour from 4:00pm until 6:00pm when we will serve appetizers and beverages. We hope to see you there. Call Suzy Q's for more information: 830-868-2919. web: www.suzyqs.net
Saturday, November 15-16 (To Be Confirmed): Bunkhouse Gallery 13th Semi-Annual Exhibition & Sale:More Information at www.wenmohsranch.com
Monday, November 17, Johnson City Library: "Johnson City Reads" The Art of Racing in the Rain, by Garth Stein:9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Enjoy this discussion of a heart-warming but deeply funny uplifting story of family, love, loyalty and hope. Pick up your copy at the Library later in October for $5. www.johnsoncitylibrary.org
Tuesday, November 18: Silver K Cafe Open Mic:Join us on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays for Open Mic Night starting at 7:30 pm. (All musicians are invited and there will be 1/2 price beer for any of the participants.). Full menu available as well as beer & Texas wines. Info: 830-868-2911. Web: www.silverkcafe.com.
Friday, November 21: Silver K Cafe : Bob Livingston Music starts around 9 pm & cover is only $5. There will be a full menu available (you don't have to eat, but you'll miss some really good eats) as well as beer & wine. Info: 830-868-2911. Web: www.silverkcafe.com.
Saturday, November 22-Saturday January 3: Hill Country Christmas Lights Display:Drive thru Over 200,000 Lights. 1685 N US Hwy 281 (2 mi north of Johnson City) Dexter Haynes at 830-868-0844. www.hillcountrychristmaslights.com
Thursday, November 27: Chantilly Lace Country Inn Thanksgiving Buffet, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. $19.95/person; by reservation only 830-868-2767 clsoaps@tstar.net
Thursday, November 27: THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
November 28 - December 28: Johnson City Carriage Rides: Available: 6:00-11p, through Christmas every week (except Christmas day) Fridays & Saturdays 20 minute rides in beautiful ornate carriages, originating from the (South East Corner) of the Courthouse Square, $6/person (age under 3 free), minimum 4 adults per pull-out. Call for special pick up locations or destinations, extended trips, non-holiday and private rides, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Sundays & after 9:00 pm on Fridays & Saturdays. Advance Reservations & Planning Information: 512-477-8824. Elaine Glass, Owner, Die Gelbe Rose Carriage Company. Email: admin@diegelberosecarriage.net, Web: www.diegelberosecarriage.net.
Friday, November 28: 19th Annual "Lights Spectacular, Hill Country Style": The official lighting of the Blanco County Courthouse will begin with Santa's arrival at 6:30 pm. After the lighting, the Chuck Wagon Food Court will be open next to the Johnson City Bank.
With FIREWORKS OVER THE COURTHOUSE
Live band music will continue throughout the evening festivities,
Chuck Wagon Food Court will be open next to the Johnson City Bank after the lighting
Free hayrides, sponsored by T&E Services, will operate until approximately 11 pm,
Carriage rides will be available,
Johnson City Garden Club will offer Christmas ornaments and crafts in the courthouse lobby.
The Blanco County Courthouse, in Johnson City, glows with 100,000+ lights for a full month of holiday splendor. Also featured are a one million light display at the PEC headquarters on Ave F, Christmas in the Park and light displays throughout the community.
Friday, November 28: Hayrides:Free rides start at Mainstreet Boutique across the street from the city Memorial Park. They will operate until approximately 11p, and travel around the Square and PEC buildings. They will operate until approximately 11p. Sponsored by T&E Services. Info: 830-868-5277.
Friday, November 28 – Thursday, January 1:Lights Spectacular: This year marks the 19th anniversary of Lights Spectacular, Hill Country Style. Proclaimed as "the Centerpiece of one of the biggest shows on the Texas Hill Country Regional Christmas Lighting Trail" by in Southern Living magazine with a courthouse that "shines brighter than the star of Bethlehem". The entire town is bathed in lights with 100,000 lights twinkling on the Blanco County Courthouse while Pedernales Electric Coop’s Headquarters on Ave F boasts a lighted forest of over 1 million lights. Hayrides and carriage rides are available throughout the season. Each weekend, the Garden Club Courthouse is filled with Christmas ornaments and holiday crafts for purchase. Johnson City is located at the crossroads of the Hill Country. Spend your nights with us while taking in the Hill Country Lighting Trail. For the entire trail, go to www.tex-fest.com/regional/default.htm. For additional information, call the Johnson City Visitors Center at 830-868-7684.
SPECIAL EVENTS throughout the holiday season include:
Arts Encounters 2008 Series - The Benini Foundation
Nov. 29:
Kirchman Gallery Reception
Dec. 5
Silver K Cafe: The Dust Devils
Dec. 5
Blanco County Community Choir: Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Johnson City at 8 p.m.
Dec. 5-6:
1st United Methodist Church Living Story of Christmas
Dec. 6:
Christmas at LBJ Boyhood Home
Dec. 6:
Hill Country Toy Run
Dec. 6-7:
Texas Hill Country Wine Trail - Texas Hills Vineyard
Dec. 7
Blanco County Community Choir: First Baptist Church in Blanco at 7 p.m.
Dec. 12-13:
1st United Methodist Church Living Story of Christmas
Dec. 12-13:
Bethlehem Nights Live Nativity @ Hill Country Christmas Lights Display
Dec. 13:
A Timeless Christmas at the Johnson Settlement
Dec. 5
Silver K Cafe: Brian Burns
Dec. 20:
Music in the Park
Dec. 20:
Christmas at LBJ Boyhood Home
Dec. 21:
Celebration of the Birthday and Legacy of Lady Bird Johnson at 2:30 at LBJ Ranch (before the Tree Lighting)
Dec. 21:
39th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Evening Ranch Tours
Dec. 27:
Kirchman Gallery Reception
Fri. - Sun., November 28 - November 30: Johnson City Courthouse Ornaments Sale:The Courthouse lobby will be open during the holiday on weekends and the Garden Club will be selling Christmas ornaments, crafts, post cards, bird houses, bumper stickers and local cook books. The ornaments are hand made each Monday morning throughout the year at our nursing home by the residents, and they are excellent decorations for a very modest cost. Proceeds support local non-profit organizations. Opening weekend of Lights Spectacular the "store" is open 5p-9p on Fri 11/28 through Sunday 11/30. Each weekend thereafter it is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 6p-9p through 12/21. Info: contact Joycelyn Carter, 868-7010.
Saturday, November 29: Hayrides:Free rides start at Mainstreet Boutique across the street from the city Memorial Park. They will operate until approximately 11p, and travel around the Square and PEC buildings. They will operate until approximately 11p. Sponsored by T&E Services. Info: 830-868-5277.
Saturday, November 29: Lighted Hooves and Wheels Parade, Clickety Cloggers begin the activities at 5:30 p.m. with the Lighted Hooves and Wheels Parade at 6:30 p.m. Clickety Cloggers will start of the second night of Lights Spectacular with a performance in the street in front of the Courthouse on the Square. The highlight of the evening will be the Lighted Hooves and Wheels Parade at 6:30 pm and pictures with Santa in Memorial Park on Main Street. The Chuck Wagon Food Court will be open, the Court House lobby will be filled with the Garden Club’s Christmas ornaments and crafts and carriage rides will be available.
Saturday, November 29: Christmas at the LBJ Boyhood Home– 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. each evening. National Park Rangers will provide an open house and relive a 1920’s small town Christmas celebration in this decked out historic home located on Elm Street, one block south of Hwy 290 (Main Street) in Johnson City. Free. Complemented by stunning lighting display at the PEC, across the street www.nps.gov/lyjo for more information or call the public affairs office at (830) 868-7128, ext. 244.More Information »»
Saturday & Sunday, November 29 - 30: Arts Encounters 2008 Series - The Benini Foundation Last weekend of every other month at The Benini Foundation Galleries & Sculpture Ranch. 1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Everyone welcome, free admission. 377 Shiloh Road, Johnson City, Texas, 78636. For more information visit our websites www.ArtsEncountersatBeninis.com, www.Benini.com and www.SculptureRanch.com or contact Lorraine Benini at 830-868-5244 or Lorraine@Benini.com
Saturday, November 29: Kirchman Gallery Reception Kirchman Gallery hosts a reception the last Saturday of each month, at the Kirchman Gallery, 213 N. Nugent, Johnson City, across from the courthouse. Join us 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Visit www.KirchmanGallery.com for more information.
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